With the SEC coaches' teleconference falling on the 12th anniversary of 9/11, LSU coach Les Miles led it off by taking time to remember the solemn occasion, as well as the bombing of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995, his first year as offensive coordinator at Oklahoma State.

In light of the Sports Illustrated story that detailed alleged improprieties at Oklahoma State, including during his tenure, Miles said he "revered" his time there. "People who were commenting on the state of the program weren't there long enough to figure it out," Miles said, adding that anyone in the meeting rooms during his tenure "knew this thing was done right." He declined further comment on the issue.

Other highlights from Wednesday's teleconference:

Auburn -- Gus Malzahn:

* On the offensive playbook. "We're trying to add to it each week (based) on what Nick (Marshall) feels comfortable with."

* Says Auburn's depth at running back is "similar" to Arkansas in 2006, where he had Darren McFadden, Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis.

* Winning conference opener gives momentum, keeps you from feeling like rest of the season is "an uphill battle."

Georgia -- Mark Richt:

*Plans to get away for a day with his wife during the Bulldogs' off week. Likes having an off-week this early, but only because SEC teams have two this season. Georgia's other bye is the week before the Florida game.

Mississippi State -- Dan Mullen:

* The fact that Auburn game has led off SEC schedule last several years adds to rivalry aspect of the game.

* Says he changes signals every year for situations like this week. Auburn CB coach Melvin Smith was an assistant at MSU last year.

* Called last year's 28-10 win over Auburn "one of my top wins as a head coach." It was his first against an SEC West team not named Ole Miss.

* Says Auburn QB Nick Marshall is "developing as a passer" and gives an added dimension with his running ability.

Kentucky -- Mark Stoops:

* Kentucky will continue to use two QBs, Max Smith and Jalen Whitlow: "We think each player brings a different skill set to the game. ... If one guy would just take the job in run with it, then he would be the guy."

* On defending Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater: "He's got great vision -- he sees everything on the film and always seems to get the ball to the open spot. And then he's just very poised. It seems like the game's in slow motion for him."

* On Alabama game: Will be a lot of new faces on field on both sides. "This is a very different game this year from a personnel standpoint." Adds that Alabama's "talent level at the skill positions is as good as anywhere in the country."

* On Alabama's offensive line: "I saw a bunch of big, athletic guys who were highly recruited players who were playing in their first ballgame."

Ole Miss -- Hugh Freeze:

* Says it's the first time he's had to game-plan against a team that just changed defensive coordinators. "It is an uncomfortable feeling."

* Says his coaches have gone back to look at film of last year's 66-31 loss to Texas, but added that the Longhorns are playing more of a spread, up-tempo offense this year as opposed to a largely two-back look last year. Ole Miss is preparing for both.

Missouri -- Gary Pinkel:

*CB E.J. Gaines, who sustained a concussion last week, and OG Max Copeland, who has a slight ankle sprain, are expected to practice this week and be ready to go in two weeks.

* On LB Andrew Wilson's suspension for targeting, which will include the first half of the Indiana game in two weeks: "I don't like that he's suspended, but I understand the rules and why we have them."

Arkansas -- Bret Bielema:

* Green jersey is off linebacker Otha Peters, who is full-go at practice. Still uncertain to what capacity he'll play against Southern Miss. Tight end Austin Tate may be "a week away."

* Concerning his offseason comments questioning the effect of hurry-up, no-huddle offenses on player safety: "I'm not just talking about defensive players. I'm talking about offensive players."

Tennessee -- Butch Jones:

* Calls this week's opponent, Oregon, "a complete football team." Not only fast, but disciplined.

* Says big advantage Oregon has over many opponents is on special teams. "They have playmakers all over."

* On importance of continuity in a coaching staff: "It's consistent messaging. ... Oregon is a great illustration of that."

* On disadvantage of having to play Oregon this week, while Florida (which they play in two weeks) has a bye: "We're not good enough to think two days down the road."

Alabama -- Nick Saban:

*Says Texas A&M is "one of the best offensive teams in college football, maybe the history of college football."

* Says Johnny Manziel "became a passer" as the season progressed in 2012. "He got more and more confident."

* Says his team last year studied how LSU's defense defended Manziel. "I think their athleticism on defense last year really helped them in that game."

* Says he was influenced by Bear Bryant long before he got to Alabama. "I believe strongly in a lot of the same intangible-type things. ... That's the kind of program we have here."

Vanderbilt -- James Franklin:

* On South Carolina's defense: "They've been dominant up front ... they continue to do that." Gamecocks are young at LB, "but when you're playing behind a dominant defensive front, it helps."

Florida -- Will Muschamp:

* Starting quarterback Jeff Driskel and cornerback Marcus Roberson have sprained knees but with the Gators on a bye this week, both should be ready to go for Tennessee next week. Guard Jon Halapio, who missed the first two games with a torn pectoral muscle, is back in contact drills.

* Biggest things Florida has to clean up from the Miami loss: ball security and red-zone scoring.

South Carolina -- Steve Spurrier:

* Says the sideline argument between assistant coaches Deke Adams and Kirk Botkin was a disagreement over "my guy did this, your guy did that." Added that while such disputes aren't uncommon on an SEC sideline, an altercation like the one between Adams and Botkin "shouldn't happen."

* Known for his success using two quarterbacks during a game, Spurrier equated his use of quarterbacks to a baseball manager's use of pitchers. If your ace can't find the plate, you replace him.

LSU -- Les Miles:

* Says he believes the targeting rule "will continue to have the desired effect."